Monday October 31, 2016

Agenda
Bellringer #3
Journal #3
CNN Student News
Project Examples
Work Time
Quiz 8

Work Time

• Take Political Polls
• Media Comparisons
• Political Advertisement
• Project Ideas
• Study for Chapter 8 quiz

Learning Targets
I can explain how the media influences politics.

Finish all Work Time tasks.

Thursday October 27, 2016

**Sorry I was sick today. Please be respectful to the sub.***
***If I didn't get to conference with you about your grade portfolio and you have any questions, first look at your submission/slideshow and see the comments I added. You may email me during class if you still have questions or finished something I told you to finish. If you don't email me with proof, I can't change your grade.***

Agenda
Bellringer #2, Term 2
Journal #2, Term 2
CNN Student News
Finish Ch 8 Notes-- Book Pages 228-236
Finish your Political Polls and submit them to Canvas (Under Political Polls Link-start taking polls)
Political Ad Campaigns (Under ch 8-9. Do this assignment, you may work as a group)
Media Comparisons (Under ch 8-9. Read the directions. Work alone).
Extra time??? Work on Ch 8 Terms

Learning Targets
I can explain different types of media used.

HW: QUIZ 8 next time. 

Tuesday October 25, 2016

Agenda
Bellringer #1, Term 2
Journal #1, Term 2
Ch 8 Notes
Create Polls
Watch Campaign Commercials

Learning Targets

a.     Examine the term Public Opinion and understand why it is hard to define

b.     Analyze how family and education help shape public opinion

c.     Describe 4 factors that shape public opinion

Monday October 17, 2016

Agenda
Bellringer #19
Journal #19
Test ch 5-7
Go Over Portfolios with Schmoldt
Watch Frontline and take notes

Learning Targets
I can explain how the media portrays different characters.

Thursday October 13, 2016

Agenda
Bell Ringer #18
Journal #18
CNN Student News
Take Ch 7 Quiz
Work on Portfolios
Ch 5, 6, 7 Test Next time.

Learning Target
I can explain the voting process.

HW: PORTFOLIOS AND PROJECTS DUE FRIDAY BY MIDNIGHT!

Tuesday October 11, 2016

Agenda
Bellringer #17
Journal #17
CNN Student News
Ch 7 Jigsaw
Ch 7 Terms/Self Check
Work on Portfolio

Learning Targets
I can explain the difference between primaries and caucuses.

HW: Finish Portfolio. Finish Above and Beyond Project. 

Friday October 7, 2016

Agenda
Bell Ringer #16
Journal #16
CNN Student News
Finish Ch 6 Notes
Review Time-10 Minutes
Take 5/6 Quiz

Learning Targets
I can explain voter trends.

Wednesday October 5, 2016

Agenda
Bellringer #15
Journal #15
CNN Student News
I Side With Quiz
Ch 6 Notes
Study
Take 5/6 Quiz

Learning Target
I can explain the major elements of the Republican and Democratic parties.